So you get up to beautiful Door County for a vacation and the weather forecast calls for rainy weather most days you plan to be here. You can always do outdoor things if you’re dressed for the weather,but there’s plenty to do inside, too. Have you ever...

Who is more deserving of a vacation or weekend getaway than busy families? Months of early morning alarms during the school year, daily work responsibilities and household routines and all the necessary, but tiresome responsibilities and shedules takes a toll on kids...

What does CHILLAX mean? The simple definition of CHILLAX is to Chill and relax” Chillaxing is a way of life. A philosophy to be embraced and lived to the fullest…from your couch, or, better yet, by being away away from home and all the work/home demands...

Everyone knows that the busiest time of the year in Door County are the summer months. Hotels, restaurants, shops, parks, galleries, grocery stores, bars, and entertainment and recreational venues all scramble to find sufficient staff they need to perform the many and...

Door County is well known and respected for its rich agricultural history. Several years ago, the University of Wisconsin-Extension office in Door County collaborated with local organizations to start the Door County Barn Quilt Project. Barn quilts – the large,...

Most people who come to Door County know that there are five wonderful state parks on the peninsula. Most of them are open for camping, hiking, boating, swimming, fishing and, golfing, yes, even golfing. Did you know that Newport State Park has been designated as an...

We’re so used to holiday celebrations every month of the year, beginning in January, that when August rolls around, one might ask, “What’s there to celebrate in August?” At first glance, August might seem light on the holiday offerings. We dug...